Conjunction with Missouri Dairy Cow Camp
May 21-23, 2025 - Freistatt, MO

Seeking consignments at this time!

SALE DETAILS

• Cow Camp will be held May 21-23, Freistatt, MO.
• Missouri Holstein Association is sponsoring a tag-sale of the heifers that are used during the cow camp to be available to both youth and adults. Animals will be transferred by the June 1st youth deadline.
• Consignors:
- Accepting all breeds of show age heifers. Generally June, Sept, & December 2024 age calves.
- Commission is 10% and sponsored by Missouri Holstein Association.
- Consignor responsible for transportation of consignment to Freistatt and return home if not sold. Animal must be green broke upon arrival. Consignment will be clipped and worked with during the 3-day Cow Camp by attendees.
- $100 non-refundable consignment fee due upon commitment. If animal is sold the consignment fee is credited towards sale commission. Consignor sets starting tag price.
• In addition to the normal 3 day cow camp, the committee is scheduling an All-Breeds Youth Heifer show that will be on Saturday, May 24. Youth interested in participating in the show only will be able to bring their livestock at the completion of Dairy Cow Camp on May 23.
• Tag sale will run the length of cow camp and conclude Friday evening, May 23.
• All heifers purchased during the sale will automatically be entered into the All-Breeds youth show.
• Semen and fun auction will also be held in conjunction with event.
• Advertising will be in the Pulsator Magazine. Additional sale advertising through Facebook page: MissouriHeiferTagSale, email and Dairy Agenda Today.


You won’t want to miss this opportunity to purchase high quality cattle for the 2025 Show Season!

If you would like to receive a catalog by mail simply email me at
MO State Sale Catalog or phone/text name and address to 417-840-3203.

MO ALL-BREEDS YOUTH HEIFER SHOW
May 24, 2025, Freistatt, MO;

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SIXTH YEAR: The Missouri Cow Camp committee is again hosting an All-Breeds Youth Heifer Show on Saturday, May 24 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds in Freistatt, MO.

*In-state and out-of-state residents exhibitors welcome
*Heifer show only
*NO-PRE ENTRY REQUIRED in 2025. Entry by Friday evening May 23
*Jackpot show with prize money
*All breeds will show together in class
*Any heifer purchased in the heifer sale on Friday, May 23
          will automatically be entered in show

See schedule below, complete list of rules and entry forms. Schedule and entry form comming soon
For more information contact Karla Deaver, 417-466-3102 deaverk@missouri.edu.

Missouri Membership Dues - Payable by March 15!

Late fee applies after April 15!

All Membership Dues = $50 (Farm and Associate).

Junior only members (no adult membership with them) are encouraged to pay an additional $30.00 Pulsator Subscription fee.

Additional members per farm prefix are still $25.00

Click on Membership Card below to print pdf

  

Three options to pay your Membership:
1. Download, Print & Mail Form - click here
2. Pay through PayPal. Must add $4 per transaction service fee.
Please request PayPal invoice.
Email jwright@missoiuriholstein.com for an invoice
3. OR Submit free through Venmo @Missouri-Holstein.


Please send completed forms and a check payable
to Missouri Holstein Association to:

Missouri Holstein Association
Jodi Wright, Secretary/Treasurer
11449 Lawrence 2220
Verona, MO 65769

For questions or more information, email  jwright@missouriholstein.com

Missouri Dairy Hall of Honor Awards:
Awards Presentation January 31, 2025, Columbia, MO

Meritorious Service Award - Dr. Stacey Hamilton, Greenfield

Meritorious Service Award - recognizes and honors those individuals usually in dairy related fields, who have rendered outstanding support and service to the Missouri dairy industry.

2024 winner: Dr. Stacey Hamilton

Dr. Stacey Hamilton of Greenfield is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Award. He has been a state dairy specialist with MU Extension since 2009. Stacey received a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in 1987 and then earned his Master’s in 1989 and PhD in 1993 from the University of Missouri, both in Animal Science with an emphasis on reproductive physiology. Stacey was one of the primary people responsible for the development of the Missouri grazing wedge application, an on-line program has assisted numerous producers with pasture management decision making. He was also a leader in the development of PaddockTrac, a proximal data sensor that measures the height of forages and via calibration the biomass of forage in a pasture. Stacey has been involved in numerous research endeavors covering a broad range of topics including forage production and management, evaluation of an accelerated milk replacer program, and evaluation of estrous synchronization protocols for dairy herds. He has been an invited speaker nationwide on pasture-based dairy production and collaborated with Dr. Scott Poock on estrous synchronization comparing different protocols on over 5,000 dairy cows.

Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award - James & Novalee Coats, Mtn Grove

Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award - honors living active Missouri dairy cattle breeders who have attained state and national recognition for achievements in breeding and developing outstanding cattle.

2024 winner: Jimmy & Novalee Coats

James L. “Jimmie” and Novalee Coats are the recipients of the Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award. The Coats’ started dairying in 1975 in Texas County purchasing 176 acres and over time building a new milk barn and acquiring grade cattle. In the 1980s, they attended a DHIA meeting with speaker Dave Norman. This sparked an interest in registered cattle, and they started attending registered sales.
Ja-No-Co has been enrolled in Holstein DHIR, testing, classification and is a 100% Registered herd utilizing only 100% RHA Holstein sires in their AI program. Combining not only type, but production and genetic advancement, the Coats’ have received Holstein USA’s highest honors being awarded the Progressive Breeders Registry award for 8 years. In addition to this honor, they received the Progressive Genetics Award for the 18th year with an average CTPI of 2,294. The Coats’ also received the 40-Year Holstein USA member award in 2022.
Jimmie and Novalee have been heavily involved in the South-Central Holstein district since its inception. Jimmie has served as the first district President and Novalee was the secretary and treasurer for many years. Jimmie also helped revitalize the Young Farmers Association in Houston and Mountain Grove

Dairy Leadership Award
Jon Bebermeyer, Kansas City; Marilyn Calvin, Mt. Vernon

Dairy Leadership Award - recognizes individuals who have rendered outstanding service and provided leadership for the Missouri dairy industry.

2024 winners: Marilyn Calvin & Jon Bebermeyer

Jon Bebermeyer of Kansas City, Missouri is a recipient of the Dairy Leadership Award. Jon is currently the Chief Operating Officer for the Central Area of Dairy Farmers of America. His dad’s family has two fourth-generation farms outside of Abilene, Kansas. Jon was raised in Wichita, Kansas, graduating from Wichita South High School in 1979. He then attended Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, pursuing an AAS in Purchasing in the School of Business.

In 2012, Jon joined Dairy Farmers of America, starting as a Director of Operations of the Southeast Area in Knoxville, Tennessee. After seven years, Jon was offered the chance to move back to Kansas City to become the Chief Operating Officer for the Central Area of DFA. With DFA, he has been involved in raw milk marketing for over 2,000 dairy farm families across the Midwest and Southeast U.S. (21 states). Jon has served as the Past President of Missouri Dairy Products Association, is a current MDPA Board member, and a Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Trustee as well.

Marilyn Calvin of Mount Vernon is a recipient of the Dairy Leadership Award. The 200, mostly registered, dairy herd utilizes a 160-acre intensive grazing platform and 160 replacement heifers housed onsite to ensure a vibrant future for the herd. The farm has been advancing their genetic base through artificial insemination, the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) milk testing for 50-years, and participates in the U.S. Holstein Tristar premiere program. The family was honored as a Missouri State Fair Farm Family in 2002.
Marilyn has been a dedicated leader for the Missouri dairy industry for many years. Her leadership was exhibited locally as a 20-year member of the Lawrence County FSA committee, first as minority advisor and nine years as committee chair. Her service to dairy cooperatives has been most noteworthy, serving both Mid-America Dairymen and Dairy Farmers of America for over 30 years. Marilyn also served as chairman of Advisory Council for MU’s Southwest Center. In 2014, Marilyn was inducted into Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame and was the first woman inductee in the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives Hall of Fame. She is also an ALOT Class II alumni where they traveled to South Korea, Hong Kong, China and Japan

Pioneer Award - Mike Wilson, Diamond

Pioneer Dairy Leadership Award - honors posthumously those Missouri dairy leaders who, if living, would qualify for the Dairy Leadership Award.

2024 winner: Mike Wilson

Mike Wilson of Neosho, is the recipient of the Pioneer Leader Award. He was the founder of Mi-Wil Farms. Mike graduated from Neosho High School in 1975 and continued his education by attending Crowder College and later SMSU where he earned his degree in Animal Science.
In 1966, Mike’s parents bought the current farm where he was raised and fell in love with dairy cattle. Mike’s love of showing and fellowship with other breeders has now passed down to his children as they have gotten interested in all breeds of cattle and continue showing at state and national shows. Mike produced seven 93-point, four 94-point and three 95-point cows; and one 94-point Guernsey. Mike served in state leadership roles in both breed associations. He dedicated his time to coaching dairy judging teams and judging numerous cattle shows. Not only did he coach his own children on the Neosho FFA Dairy Judging Team, but coached many other FFA teams through the years, including at least four state champions and a national championship. Michael Lee Wilson passed away on February 16, 2024.

Congratulations to all of this year's winners!
Want to nominate someone deserving to the Dairy Hall of Honors? Applications due October 31.

Southern National Spring Show

Click Here for Rules, Entry, & Schedule packet
  

2024 NATIONAL CONVENTION
Breeder Map for Herd Tours

Interested in having National Holstein Convention attendees stop by your farm on their way to or from St. Louis? With attendees driving from all corners of the country to meet in St. Louis, this is the perfect opportunity to show fellow Holstein enthusiasts your farm! Click here to fill out the form to be included on the Breeder Map available to National Holstein Convention attendees via our website and official convention program.